Luoyang is located in the west of Henan Province and the south bank of the Yellow River, one of the eight ancient capitals and one of the start points on Silk Road. As well, it's the city of earliest setting capital, exists most dynasties, lasting longest times and “Chinese brand city moving the world”. Luoyang was named for locating at the north bank of ancient Luo River. Heluo area, set Luoyang as center, is an important birthplace of Chinese civilization.
The human and natural sceneries include Longmen Grottes, White Horse Temple, Guanlin Temple, Baiyun Mountain National Forest Park, cockscomb hole and so on.
It's certainly the best season of visiting Luoyang is autumn, when is suitable for climbing mountain and visiting chrysanthemum. Like saying “September, 9 is the ascend day”. It's warm in April, you can enjoy the bloomed peony. Especially during the “Peony festival” period from April, 01 to May, 10, all the city are full of bloomed flowers and visitors. There is the “Cherry Festival” during end of April to Middle of May, you can go to visit the scenery and taste the fresh cherry.